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Old Jan 12, 2009, 10:03 am
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Originally Posted by RobOnLI
It applies to NW flights only and is valid through February 28 at this point. When the new 2009 elite program is announced in February is when we'll know whether the Plat Upgrade Guarantee is still here. Most people on this board believe it will be axed. I tend to agree with them.

-RM
I have my doubts that this 1000 mile bonus will remain.

With fewer elites flying, fewer paid first class fares, and more miles and money required for an award ticket than ever before by any major US airline program, DL doesn't have much to gain/save by tearing up this benefit too -- not that this would stop DL management from chopping here too.

DL has granted a 500 mile bonus for Platinums who don't get upgraded "domestically".
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